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The Old Fly Guy Network

The Old Fly Guy

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Frequency: 1 episode/14d. Total Eps: 38

Our mission is to provide a platform to engage with leaders in the general aviation marketplace. Exploring the background of these leaders and how their journey in general aviation began. Discover what drives these aviators to share their knowledge. Learn what these aviators see for the future in aviation. Discuss the lighter side of aviation and be inspired to take to the skies to follow our dream of flying.

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🇺🇸 USA - aviation
16/07/2026
#81
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02/07/2026
#99
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01/07/2026
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🇺🇸 USA - aviation
30/06/2026
#65
🇺🇸 USA - aviation
15/03/2026
#86
🇨🇦 Canada - aviation
14/02/2026
#97
🇨🇦 Canada - aviation
13/02/2026
#70
🇺🇸 USA - aviation
18/11/2025
#96
🇺🇸 USA - aviation
17/11/2025
#76
🇫🇷 France - aviation
10/11/2025
#98

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New York Airspace! What It Takes to Keep Millions of Passengers Safe Every Day, Expect Nothing Less

Season 1 · Episode 21

Saturday, December 6, 2025 • Duration 01:20:43

In this episode of the Old Fly Guy Podcast, we flip the script and explore aviation from a side most pilots and aviation fans rarely get to see — the people who shape the skies from the ground. Wade sits down with Ralph Tamburro, a highly respected aviation professional with 31+ years at the FAA and more than a decade with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. It’s not just an interview — it’s a rare, insider-level conversation with someone who has worked at the very heart of the world’s most complex airspace.

Ralph’s experience spans traffic management, operational oversight, safety, and modernization initiatives that directly affect how millions of passengers travel each year. Very few people in aviation have had a front-row seat to both sides of the system — the FAA and a major airport authority — and even fewer are willing to talk openly about what really happens behind the scenes.

In this episode, listeners get unprecedented access to:

How the FAA and the Port Authority collaborate, negotiate, and occasionally wrestle over safety and efficiency
Why managing New York’s layered, high-density airspace is unlike anywhere else in the world
What actually goes into preventing delays, coordinating construction, and keeping airport traffic flowing
The slow march of technology in ATC — and what needs to change
The human side of air traffic control, including decision-making, communication, and family legacies in the career

Ralph shares candid stories and explains the complexities of air traffic management with clarity only a true insider can provide. His perspective is unique, unfiltered, and incredibly valuable for anyone who flies, works in aviation, or simply wants to understand how the national airspace system really works.

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SR-71 Mission Control: The Minds Behind the Blackbird Flight Plan!

Season 1 · Episode 20

Saturday, October 11, 2025 • Duration 01:34:26

In the fourth episode of the Old Fly Guy Network’s SR-71 Blackbird series, we go behind the curtain to explore the operational heart of the SR-71 program — the teams who turned intelligence requests into successful Mach 3 missions.
While pilots and RSOs (Reconnaissance Systems Officers) carried out daring flights, every sortie began weeks earlier in the hands of a dedicated operations and intelligence planning team. This episode features insights from intelligence officers, planners, pilots, and RSOs who reveal how missions were crafted — from target selection to route design, fuel and refueling coordination, sensor timing, and international clearances.
They share how the SR-71’s speed and altitude demanded extraordinary precision in planning — where a single miscalculation could mean a missed target or diplomatic incident. The conversation unveils the quiet coordination between the Air Force, CIA, and national intelligence agencies that made the Blackbird not only a marvel of engineering but also a masterpiece of operational art.
This episode brings the series full circle — from design and maintenance to flight and mission planning — showing that the Blackbird’s success wasn’t just about speed; it was about teamwork, foresight, and flawless execution.
✈️ 5 Key Takeaways for the Viewer
Mission Planning was the Real Launch Point – how SR-71 flights began on the ground with months of coordination.
Precision Intelligence Integration – how military and government intelligence agencies worked together to define mission targets.
Pilots & RSOs in the Loop Early – how flight crews influenced mission design long before takeoff.
Operational Art Under Pressure – how planners accounted for fuel, enemy radar, and even geopolitical boundaries.
The Human Factor – the professionalism and coordination that made each mission a success in a tense Cold War environment.

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How Josh Campbell Is Making Pilot Training Free for Everyone!

Season 1 · Episode 11

Monday, June 9, 2025 • Duration 01:07:33

In this inspiring episode of the Old Fly Guy Network, we feature Josh Campbell, military aviator and host of the "Free Pilot Training" YouTube channel and podcast. Josh opens up about his powerful aviation journey—from believing flying was out of reach due to financial constraints, to becoming a military pilot and content creator committed to making aviation training accessible to everyone.
Josh shares how his first flight during Air Force basic training in 2009 sparked a passion that never left, even through years of financial hardship. His story is one of resilience, creative problem-solving, and an unwavering belief in the possible. Today, he leads a growing platform that offers completely free, high-quality aviation training, helping aspiring pilots across the world take off.
We dive into:
• His setbacks and how they shaped his flying journey
• The mission behind Free Pilot Training and removing financial barriers
• The power of learning from mistakes and sharing real-world experiences
• How mentorship and community are key to inspiring future aviators
• His plans to expand free training resources including instrument rating content
• And his now-famous Bigfoot metaphor: if you believe, it becomes possible
Whether you're a student pilot, a military hopeful, or someone who just loves aviation stories with heart, this conversation with Josh will leave you motivated, informed, and ready to fly.

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From Flight Line to Virginia Department of Aviation Director, Meet Greg Campbell

Season 1 · Episode 10

Saturday, May 24, 2025 • Duration 52:10

Come along for the ride with Greg Campbell, the Director of the Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV), while he tells us of his aviation journey in the Commonwealth of Virginia. His roots are deep in Virginia and started with a passion to fly and a drive to do whatever it would take to make that happen. Greg will tell us about his desire to fly and his family’s support that allowed that dream to come true, with a unique twist. With Greg’s background in aviation and his experience in all aspects of flight operations, he was a natural choice as the aviation director in Virginia. We will hear about his commitment to the aviation community and how he and his team provide an environment of safety and long-term growth of aviation in Virginia. You will feel at home with Greg and learn that his aviation experience is a lifelong journey. Come spend some time with us!

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Sun ‘n Fun 2025 – Oh What Wonderful Aircraft! (Part 2)

Saturday, May 17, 2025 • Duration 50:07

Sun N Fun 2025 Part 2

The Sun and Fun Aerospace Expo while known for its static and aerobatics displays, has a rich culture and history of aviators who travel across the country with their vintage aircraft. They not only want to share the stories and backgrounds of their unique and well-preserved aircraft but also participate in the aviation community that is felt across the airfield. While most have a history of decades of participation, the newbies also have the same level of energy and welcomed into the community. They are all so very proud of their aircraft and truly demonstrated a passion for these best friends(aircraft) and a commitment to keep them flying for all of us to enjoy. Come along on our journey to meet some of these aviators, hear the passion in their voice about their aircraft and be inspired to engage in this aviation community!

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It's A Real Schiff Show!

Season 1 · Episode 8

Saturday, May 10, 2025 • Duration 01:05:57

The Old Fly Guy was truly honored to join Brian Schiff in conversation at Hicks Field, Texas. Many of us know Brian for his calming demeanor taking us through the ins and outs of Foreflight with his detailed training sessions. We also know him for his engagement with many aviation organizations, with a focus on safety and proficiency. In Brian’s latest contribution to aviation, he has brought us the “Schiff Show”. While taking a little pun on his name, this variety program leaves us more empowered to be better aviators. You will quickly come to appreciate his selfless desire to give back to the art of aviation. With his family history in aviation, and a wonderful father mentor, he has demonstrated his craft in both the commercial and general aviation airspace. You will come away with a desire to follow his journey and improve your own personal safety minimums!

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Sun ‘n Fun 2025 – Oh What Wonderful Aircraft!

Season 1 · Episode 7

Saturday, May 3, 2025 • Duration 55:52

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Jim Wilson has a "Picture-Perfect" aviation Journey

Season 1 · Episode 6

Saturday, April 26, 2025 • Duration 01:27:37

Jim brings his flying journey into focus, starting with the Piper Cub and leveraging it up to War Birds of WW II and modern high-performance aircraft. Jim’s passion for all forms of aviation has been an exciting platform to bring those one-of-a-kind pictures to all of us. And wonder how did he got that perspective? While Jim talks of luck along the way, he clearly has a skillset that makes his luck happen naturally. We discuss his family and faith and how they play a strong foundation for his drive and success. Jim also shares how he is establishing his legacy through his close relationships with his grandchildren and feeding the machine for future generations. Our conversation has a sense of calm, comfort and credibility while Jim paints his story in the sky for all of us to visualize.

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Oh Yeah? Watch This! As a way of life!

Season 1 · Episode 5

Saturday, April 12, 2025 • Duration 54:06

With a humble but self-confident approach, Rear Admiral Ed Allen (ret), takes us on a life journey starting from a grass airfield where his efforts on the flight line would get him general aviation flight time to commanding a naval aircraft carrier group for the United States navy. With 31 years of military service followed by a civilian career, The Rear Admiral shares some of his military experiences in the most high-performance aircraft of the time, commanding teams in the most demanding of situations and how he leveraged his experiences to support the private sector following his military service. He provided leadership during the era of Top Gun and was recognized for his outstanding performance receiving both the “Tail Hooker of the year” and the “John Paul Jones” awards in the same year, an accomplishment few have accomplished. And you will learn a few of his life lessons to lead and live by that will resonate as the foundation for his success, and we will all come away with a greater understanding of his accomplishments. So come join us and hear why Oh Yeah? Watch This! Is a man worth hearing from!

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Sherman Gardner Building a Flock of Aviators

Season 1 · Episode 4

Saturday, April 5, 2025 • Duration 01:17:33

Visiting with Sherman Gardner owner and operator of “In The Pattern” Aviation, we learn of his journey from the parish to the flightline. We hear about his leap of faith in transitioning from leading a young parish to leading a high-flying flight school and educational facility in Denton Texas. We hear of the life lessons learned in the parish and how he applies them in his development of both the technical and character maturity of his students and team. His focus on team as his real catalyst for success and client services leading to his core mission of making the “flying experience” one to remember for both the student and trainers. Sherman details his process of leadership, chain of command, expectations and flexibility in his organization. As you travel with us through his journey you will come to understand why his team is best in class, why he has fun and how we can all learn from him!

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